Mathematics and Society - OS X Lion Server

particularlyhelpful during individual and group protimeby con-jects. Students may savesuIting the file for a specific resourceperson instead of asking around theclassroom and bothering other workinggroups. Students are also answering forthemselves an often asked question:"Where can I find out?" Pupils gain fromthe experience by utilizing a problemsolvingapproach and from the sharing ofinformation--a good start toward helpingstudents learn from each other.I FIGURE:O OUT HOW TOWRITE. SOME NO,ES, BU, J:~"\LL CAN'T PLAY '\lEM. 1.c;.UES'1> I !VEEP A. PIAIIlOPLAYER.Read Newspapers and Magazinesmusic.Start by reading your own magazines and newspapers and saving items related toStudent sheets can easily be made with these articles and advertisements.BLANKCASSETTE TAPE60 Min. Play 90 MilT. PlayAeg. 1.49 Reg. 1.99Which tape has the higher moneydiscount?What is the percent of discountfor each tape?Which sale price is the betterbargain?An example is shown to the left.mances can be used for ratio and proportion,percent, money and consumer problems.Statistical graphs can be usedfor interpretation questions, or studentscan gather information and display it ina graph.Articles and advertising make goodtransparencies for use on the overheadprojector.While the information is onthe screen, the teacher can ask relatedquestions.Clippings can also be displayedon the bulletin board.Theteacher can make up questions related tothe article or the students can writethem.Student questions can then becollected, sorted and used on a laterlesson sheet.Advertising in newspapersand catalogs for equipment or perfor-259